Managing Director of Innovation DuPage Dan Facchini joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss how their programs are helping businesses and organizations grow. He’s joined by Dr. Maureen Dunne, a cognitive scientist and neurodiversity expert, to discuss her National Bestseller, The Neurodiversity Edge: The Essential Guide to Embracing Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Other Neurological Differences for Any Organization. Scott Filer of PRoMedix Precision Medical Devices also joined the show to talk about their fingertip monitor for the rapid detection of circulatory dysfunction.

On today’s airing of Your Money Matters hosted by Jon Hansen:

Segment 1: Ed Maher, Associate Executive Director of the National Coalition of Labor and co-host of The Workers’ Mic here on 720 WGN, joins the show to preview Sunday’s show.

Segment 2: Jack Nick, SVP/Marketing and eCommerce Director at Republic Bank of Chicago, discusses what makes up a credit score.

Segment 3: Let’s use Chat GPT! Jon gave a WGN Radio listener some homework on using ChatGPT. She calls in to let us know how it went.

Segment 4: Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, discusses the effect that the 90-day pause on tariffs for most countries had on the stock market today.

Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, discusses the effect that the 90-day pause on tariffs for most countries had on the stock market today. For more information, go to GetRetiredStayRetired.com.

Jack Nick, SVP/Marketing and eCommerce Director at Republic Bank of Chicago, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters. Jack discusses how your credit is used and shares the five things that make up your credit score. To learn more tips to get you on the right track to financial literacy, go to republicebank.com.

Fred Cox, President at National Event Management, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to talk about The National Franchise Show. Fred talks about how the show is a great opportunity for people who want to be franchise owners to network. The show is on Saturday, April 12th & Sunday, April 13th at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. For a full schedule of free seminars that will be available and other information, visit
www.chicagofranchiseshow.com

Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen to talk about items that could be worth money. A Wheaties box of cereal with Michael Jordan on it, coins, and vintage record players, Brian talks about what these items could be worth. If you think you have items you’d like to have appraised, visit topcashbuyer.com or call (630) 969-9600

It’s Financial Literacy Month, and knowledge is power. Jack Nick, Director of Marketing and eCommerce for Republic Bank of Chicago, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters. The two discuss the tools Republic Bank offers, such as online and mobile banking solutions, financial calculators, and they break down the 50/30/20 rule.

To learn more tips to get you on the right track to financial literacy, go to republicebank.com.

John D’Agostino, Head of Strategy at Coinbase Institutional, joins Your Money Matters to discuss the basics of cryptocurrency. John explains what it is, how it’s used, and talks about the creation of coins. For more information, visit www.coinbase.com.

Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins Jon Hansen to discuss how to succeed in the markets. Tim breaks down risks, exploring annuities, and more! For more information, call 800-640-2256 or visit tjstearns.com.

Every week, a specialist from Mesirow Wealth Management joins Jon Hansen to discuss a different topic surrounding finances. This week, Managing Director and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow, Dr. Gregg Lunceford, joins Jon to discuss the importance of talking about finances to your family members.